Milk flow rates from bottle nipples used for feeding infants who are hospitalized

In this study of 29 different nipple types (N=290), we found that flow rates varied widely, ranging from 2.10 mL/min for the Enfamil Cross-Cut to 85.34 mL/min for the Dr. Brown’s Y-Cut Standard Neck. Variability of flow rates among nipples of the same type also ranged widely. This study provides clinicians with information to guide nipple selection for infants who remain hospitalized.

Authors: Britt Pados, Jinhee Park, Suzanne Thoyre, Hayley Estrem, & Brant Nix

Publication Information: American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology. 2015; 24(4): 671-679. doi: 10.1044/2015_AJSLP-15-0011

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